Michael Keane will team up with Chris Smalling and Gary Cahill in defence

His ability in the tackle, in the air and with the ball at his feet mean that with a bit more experience in friendlies, we could easily be seeing Keane as the first defender on the team-sheet for the World Cup in 2018.

And Man United legend Ferdinand has himself singled out Keane for praise.

He said: “He’s like I was at 24: a sponge. He’s from a great family and had a good school upbringing. He’s very mature for his age — one you’d want your daughter to bring home.”

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